EXHIBIT 99.2





    CERTIFICATION OF PERIODIC FINANCIAL REPORT FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND
                 EXCHANGE COMMISSION BY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER



I, John J. Molinelli, Executive Vice-President - Chief Financial Officer of
AMETEK, Inc. (the "Company") certify that:

(a)   the Company's report on Form 10-Q for the second quarterly period ended
      June 30, 2002 (the "Report") fully complies with Section 13(a) or 15(d) of
      the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(b)   the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material
      respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the
      Company.








/S/ John J. Molinelli
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John J. Molinelli
Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer
AMETEK, Inc.



Date: August 9, 2002